Count equal groups

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What are Equal Groups?

• Equal groups are groups that have the same number of items.
• Example: 3 groups of 4 apples 🍎🍎🍎🍎, 🍎🍎🍎🍎, 🍎🍎🍎🍎 ✅

Why Count Equal Groups? 🤔

• Helps us find total items quickly.
• Makes addition and multiplication easier.
• Example: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 → same as 3 × 4 = 12

Ways to Count Equal Groups 🖐️

Repeated Addition ➕

• Add the same number again and again.
• Example: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15

Multiplication ✖️

• Shortcut to repeated addition.
• Example: 3 groups of 5 = 3 × 5 = 15

Using Arrays 🔲

• Arrays help visualize equal groups.
• Example: 2 rows of 6 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Count: 6 + 6 = 12 → 2 × 6 = 12

Grouping Objects 🧸🍪🍇

• Count objects by grouping them equally.
• Example: 12 cookies 🍪, group them in 4 each → 3 groups

Word Problems 📖

• Example: “There are 5 baskets. Each basket has 6 oranges 🍊. How many oranges in total?”
• Solution: 5 × 6 = 30 oranges 🍊

Tips for Students ✏️

• Always make sure groups are equal ✅
• Use pictures or drawings to count easier 🖍️
• Remember: Repeated addition = Multiplication

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